School Certifying Official (SCO) (46618)

School Certifying Official (SCO) (46618)

Company:

Golden Gate University

Job Location:

San Francisco, California

Category:

Veteran and Military Services

Type:

Full-Time School Certifying Official (SCO) (46618) Fully Remote

• San Francisco
• San Francisco, CA 94105 Overview Salary Range $70,304.00
• $75,000.

00 Salary/year Description School

Certifying Official (SCO)

Job Title:

School Certifying Official

Reports To:

Associate Director of Student Financial

Services

Department:

Student Financial Services Salary:

$70,304

• $75,000

Location:

Remote Position Summary Under the direction of and reporting to the Associate Director, a School Certifying Official (SCO) works with our team of SCOs to ensures

GGU complies with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regulations and process enrollment certifications, monitor academic progress, and

act as a critical liaison between student veterans and the VA to guarantee uninterrupted educational benefits. Each SCO is responsible for a

designated cohort of students

Key Responsibilities Benefit Certification:

Evaluate student schedules and degree audits,

then accurately submit enrollment certifications to the VA via their digital platforms.

Compliance & Auditing:

Maintain deep

familiarity with all VA education benefit chapters (e.g., Post-9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, VR&E) to ensure institutional compliance

and prevent financial overpayments.

Student Advising:

Counsel student veterans on benefit eligibility, required paperwork, and

military tuition assistance.

Academic Monitoring:

Track the academic progress, enrollment changes, and graduation status of

VA-funded students, promptly reporting any adjustments to the VA.

Cross-Department Collaboration:

Partner with Financial Aid,

Student Accounts, and Academic Advising to ensure student files are complete and institutional reporting standards are met.

Qualifications Qualifications & Skills Experience and Education:

Bachelor's degree, minimum of 2-3

years of experience in higher education, preferably within a Registrar's Office, Financial Aid, or Veterans Affairs department or a

combination of education and related experience.

Compliance Knowledge:

Direct, hands-on experience using VA-ONCE or the modern VA

Enrollment Manager system is strongly preferred.

Communication:

Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

to guide non-traditional students and manage confidential data securely.

Service Excellence:

Dedicated to delivering high-quality,

responsive customer service to the university community.

Workload:

High-volume periods occur prior to and during the

start of academic terms (e.g., January, April/May and August/September).

Supplemental Information To apply:

Please

go to http://www.ggu.edu/jobs to submit an application, letter of interest, and a

resume. In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference

checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check. Golden Gate University is an equal employment opportunity

employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all. University

policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation,

marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, gender expression, military or

veteran status, taking a protected leave (e.g., family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable

laws. The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and

learning environments that reinforces these practices. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all demographics. HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.